Satirical Poems on Modern Chinese Society The Society September 5, 2012 Poetry Translated by Gary Pansey Ridiculing Social Status In Their Proper Places First come officials And then of course their boss, Next come the famous With so much dough to toss; Bodyguards hold down the fort, Execs and doctors fare well, Phony beggars in every port, Lap dancers crowd the stairwell; But last and least are you and me, Who suffer so incessantly. Who Really Has What The elderly scholars all trust in God, Hardworkers at times may just get the nod, Officials have power to use and abuse While peasants work land yet still can’t choose, But the big bucks belong to just who? The scammers and loafers, not you! How Hard the Road The political path is a pleasant green lawn, The businessman’s path is rosy like dawn, But the teacher must hoe throughout the long day, And in gloom make headway with society’s fray. Paraphrasing Marx The wages of workers are paid when they work; The cadres live high just when they smirk. Read the original from the Epoch Times. The above poems are all by anonymous writers. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Trending now: Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.